The University of Chicago Summer

Summer Online

This summer, take an undergraduate-level course with students from all over the world, from wherever you are! Summer Online allows students to explore subjects like biology, economics, psychology, and more through real-time interaction, all while delivering the academically rigorous experience synonymous with UChicago.

Summer Online offers two possible course experiences:

For current 9th , 10th, and 11th graders: Take a course specifically designed for pre-college students ready to tackle undergraduate material in an online setting. Each course offers plenty of opportunities for interaction with your instructor and classmates through discussion, group projects, and other engaging activities.

For current 11th and 12th graders: Take a course drawn from our regular College curriculum alongside UChicago undergraduates. These courses are primarily comprised of undergraduate students, with a select number of places are reserved for pre-college students.

Details

  • UChicago Summer Online courses are taught entirely online. There is no hybrid or in-person option for these courses. Students cannot live in residence on campus if they enroll in a Summer Online course.

  • To search for courses based on your grade level eligibility and academic interest, check out the course finder.

  • See individual course descriptions for which courses are part of the regular undergraduate curriculum and which are designed especially for pre-college students, and for prerequisites, if any.

  • Each Summer Online course, regardless of the number of weeks it meets, is the equivalent of a full, quarter-long (9 week) course. All courses are graded and confer 100 units of UChicago credit.

  • Once you choose the course for which you would like to apply, make a note of the department code and course number (ex. ANTH 21501).

How to Apply

  • Applicants should review Application Instructions before starting an application.

  • Pre-College students must complete and submit the Summer Session application (including the email of a teacher who will write a recommendation for you), upload a complete high school transcript, and submit a short essay.

  • Financial aid (covering some or all of the program fee) is available for students who qualify. Please refer to our

    Costs & Aid page for more information.

  • There are three deadlines: Priority (January 22, 2025), Regular (March 5, 2025), and Extended (April 9, 2025).

Course Finder

Find a course that meets your criteria. Search by subject, session, time, and modality.

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Languages Offered in 2025

  • عربي (Arabic)

  • Français (French)

  • Ἑλληνική (Ancient Greek)

  • Deutsch (German)

  • 日本語 (Japanese)

  • Español (Spanish)